BJP leader Sita Soren accused her assistant, Devashish Manoranjan Ghosh, of attempting to shoot her at a hotel in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Soren's bodyguard intervened and saved her, leading to Ghosh's arrest. Police are investigating a possible security lapse. Soren had switched from JMM to BJP in March last year.
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Two female Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh. A CoBRA commando suffered minor injuries and was transported to Raipur for treatment. The joint operation involved Chhattisgarh and Odisha's security forces and resulted in the recovery of the Naxalites' bodies.
Canada has accused India of intent and capability to interfere in its upcoming general election. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) cited concerns over potential interference, alongside China, Russia, and Pakistan. Relations with India worsened after the expulsion of Indian diplomats over alleged involvement in plots against Sikh separatists.
GL Bajaj Educational Institutions CEO Kartikay Agarwal highlighted that over 50% of the 102 startups incubated by their institution are female-led. He emphasized the importance of programs like the Women Entrepreneurial Development Program, which encourages women to pursue development and entrepreneurial opportunities.
India's tiger population has rebounded remarkably over the past two decades, occupying 75% of the world's wild tigers across a significant area. This recovery, occurring in regions densely populated by humans, highlights the success of coexistence strategies and underlines the need for strong conservation policies.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a bank official after his live-in partner accused him of raping her on false promises of marriage. The court found the relationship was consensual, lasting 16 years, making the woman's accusation implausible.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee refutes Vice President Jagdish Dhankhar's criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the NJAC Act, citing constitutional protocol. Banerjee insists policy decisions should be discussed in Parliament and not in private chambers, emphasizing parliamentary standards.
Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat is planning grand celebrations as she returns to Earth after nine months at the ISS. Villagers in Jhulasan have been praying for her safety and will offer special tributes at the local temple. Williams' achievements in space continue to inspire, enhancing the community's excitement for her return.
India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned. "Up to 10 heatwave days or even more can be expected, especially over east India", leading to heat stress, weather bureau boss Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told reporters.
Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, faces execution in Yemen after being convicted of murdering a Yemeni man. Her family and supporters are desperately seeking a pardon through blood-money negotiations. Despite raising $40,000, Yemen's president has approved her death sentence. Her family and supporters are calling for urgent intervention from the Union Government.